Rabada To Get Pooran, Klaasen To Be Dismissed By...? 5 Player Battles For WI vs SA T20 WC Match

Rabada has a great H2H record vs Pooran [AP]

On Monday, South Africa will cross swords against West Indies in their final T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. 

While the Proteas are the table-toppers in Group-2 with two consecutive wins, it's a must-win fixture for West Indies, who breathed life into their World Cup campaign, defeating the USA in their last game. 

Meanwhile, there are several on-field contests that might decide the match's outcome. So, as West Indies and South Africa gear up to take on each other, let's analyse and find out five such player battles to watch out for in this game. 

Quinton de Kock vs Roston Chase

Swashbuckling South African batter Quinton de Kock slammed a highly impactful 65-run knock against England. 

However, West Indies might use their only off-spinner Roston Chase up front to counter De Kock, as he has kept him quiet in the shortest format. 

Quinton de Kock vs Roston Chase (in shortest format)

Nicholas Pooran vs Kagiso Rabada

These two players have had plenty of on-field battles, courtesy of their participation in T20 leagues around the world. Rabada has been all over Pooran, having dismissed him four times in 42 deliveries. 

So, with Pooran in sublime form, it will be interesting to see if he can counter the Proteas spearhead in this all-important clash. 

Nicholas Pooran vs Kagiso Rabada (in T20s)

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Heinrich Klaasen vs Alzarri Joseph

Klaasen hasn't been at his best this tournament [AP]

South Africa's premier middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen has been phenomenal in white-ball cricket of late. 

However, the teams have come out well-prepared for him, making things tough for him with body-line bowling. 

So, West Indies might save a few overs of their express pacer Alzarri Joseph, who might make him uncomfortable with his hit-the-deck bowling. Statistically, Joseph has recorded impressive numbers against Klaasen. 

Heinrich Klaasen vs Alzarri Joseph (in T20s)

Andre Russell vs Anrich Nortje

West Indies' ace finisher Andre Russell has had a challenging time with the bat this World Cup, managing only 63 runs in five outings. 

The hard-hitting batter might find it tricky to face Anrich Nortje, who can get his prized scalp with his hard-length bowling. 

Andre Russell vs Anrich Nortje (in T20s)

David Miller vs Andre Russell

Amidst the inconsistency of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, veteran batter David Miller has emerged as the linchpin of the South African batting unit, amassing 144 runs at an average of 36. 

However, he has an interesting match-up with Andre Russell, who has dismissed him four times in the shortest format. 

David Miller vs Andre Russell (in T20s)

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